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Fuel 
FUEL TYPE 
Your new vehicle must use only un- 
leaded gasoline. 
To help prevent gas station mix- ups, your 
Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- 
ing. The special nozzle on pumps with 
unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger
standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas 
will not. 
At a minimum, the gasoline you use 
should meet the specifications of ASTM 
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5- M93 
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness, the emission control sys-
tem to function improperly, and dam-age to the engine. Also, this can in-crease maintenance costs.
OCTANE RATING 
Select Octane Rating 91 (Research Oc- 
tane Number 96) or higher  for optimum 
engine performance. However, if such 
premium type cannot be obtained, you
may temporarily use unleaded gasoline 
with an Octane Rating as low as 87 
(Research Octane Number 91). 
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane 
rating or  research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent 
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will 
lead to engine damage. 
If your engine knocks... 
If you detect heavy knocking even when 
using the recommended fuel, or if you 
hear steady knocking while holding a 
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer. 
However, now and then, you may notice 
light knocking for a short time while accel- 
erating or driving up hills. This is no need 
of concern. GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT
ADDITIVES 
Toyota recommends use of gasolines 
that contain detergent additives to 
avoid build- up of engine deposits. 
For  further details, ask your Toyota dealer 
or a local gasoline retailer. 
IMPROVED GASOLINES 
The American Automobile Manufacturers 
Association (AAMA) has developed a 
specification of improved gasolines. The 
AAMA specification offers optimal fuel
information for better vehicle perfor- 
mance and better protection of your en- 
gine. 
Toyota recommends the use of gasolines 
that meet the AAMA specification, if avail-
able, for improved driveability and emis- 
sion control system. 
GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE 
Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl 
Tertiary- Butyl Ether) are available in the
market. If you use a gasoline mixed 
with MTBE, make certain that  it does 
not contain more than 15% of MTBE. 

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1. Rinse off  loose dirt with a hose. Re-
move any mud or  road salt from the 
underside of the vehicle or in the 
wheel wells.
2. Wash with a mild car- wash soap, mixed according to the manufacturer 's
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and 
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
the  wash water.  Do not  rub hardÐlet 
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
or neutral detergent. 
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not 
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper 
faces are soft. 
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or 
cleaners that are marked safe for painted 
surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use gasoline or  strong sol- vents, which may be toxic or causedamage.
3. Rinse thoroughlyÐdried soap can cause streaking. In hot weather you 
may need to rinse each section right 
after you wash it. 4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hardÐyou might scratch 
the paint.
Automatic car wash 
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto- 
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some type of 
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the 
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on 
darker colors. The manager of the car 
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on 
your vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is retracted before driv-ing your Toyota through an automatic
car wash.
Waxing your Toyota 
Polishing and waxing is recommended 
to maintain the original beauty of your 
Toyota's finish. 
Once a month or if the vehicle does not 
repel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weath- 
ered, use a car- cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol- 
low the manufacturer 's instructions and 
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the  vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur- 
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers ifyour vehicle is re- painted and placedin a high heat paint waxing booth.High temperatures could damage the
bumpers. 

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Cleaning the interior
CAUTION
Do not wash the vehicle floor with 
water, or allow water  to get onto the 
floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-
or or exterior. Water may get into 
audio components or other electrical 
components above or under  the floor
carpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc- 
tion; and it may cause body corro- 
sion.
Vinyl interior 
The vinyl upholstery may be easily 
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
and water. 
First vacuum over the upholstery to re- 
move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the 
vinyl. After allowing it to soak  in for a few 
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
and wipe off  the soap with a clean damp 
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re- 
peat the procedure. Commercial foaming- 
type vinyl  cleaners are also available 
which work well. Follow the manufacturer 's
instructions.
NOTICE
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
or window cleaner on the interior.
Carpets 
Use a good foam- type shampoo to 
clean the carpets. 
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove 
as much dirt as possible. Several types of 
foam cleaners are available;  some are in
aerosol cans and others are powders or 
liquids which you mix with water  to pro- 
duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. 
Rub in overlapping circles. 
Do not apply waterÐthe best results are 
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as 
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
and follow them closely. 
Seat belts 
The seat belts may be cleaned with 
mild soap and water or with lukewarm 
water. 
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean- 
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.
NOTICE
 Do not use dye or bleach on thebeltsÐit may weaken then
 Do not use the belts until they be-come dry.
Windows 
The windows may be cleaned with any 
household window cleaner.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, be careful not to scratch ordamage the heater wires on the rear window.
Air conditioning control panel, car au- 
dio, instrument panel, console panel, 
and switches 
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning. 
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke- 
warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.